At UniSA we stop at nothing to make a difference.
By undertaking a research degree you will be partnered with organisations to work on project-based research degrees that explore real world challenges as you develop skills that will see you become an expert in your field.
Supported by exceptional researchers and state of the art facilities, you can apply for one of our established research degree projects or develop your own project as you build your career relevance at a university where 100% of our research is rated at or above world class*.
You can find out more about fee waiver availability^ or search for projects below.
If you’re interested in studying a research degree at UniSA, browse some of our currently available research projects. New projects are added regularly, so if you don’t see a project that interests you, please complete the Expression of Interest form, and you'll be notified when new projects are listed.
Are you seeking to advance your career with a PhD or Master of Research at UniSA? Watch the information session on research degrees and hear from a range of speakers on what it’s like to undertake an enterprising project-based research degree at UniSA, and where it can take you.
Gain real world experience through a research degree project partnered with industry and end-users.
The process is simple: apply for a research degree project with an established topic, supervisory panel, scholarship and fee waiver.
All Australian students receive a fee waiver, as do international students who apply for a project with an attached scholarship.
Some of our unstoppable researchers and PhD candidates discuss undertaking a research degree at UniSA.
Professor Siobhan Banks from the Behaviour-Brain-Body Research Centre shares why UniSA is the perfect place to study a research degree in social sciences.
Associate Professor Michael Samuel from the Centre for Cancer Biology discusses where a research degree in health at UniSA can take you.
Professor Simon Biggs from the Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments (IVE) shares why you should study a research degree in arts, architecture or design at UniSA.
Professor Rachel Kennedy from the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science talks about the benefits of studying a business or marketing research degree at UniSA.
Former health PhD students share why you should study a research degree at UniSA.
Dr Joe O'Leary discusses his PhD experience at UniSA.
My PhD with the Australian Track Cycling Team is focused on using the Critical Power model. This model describes the maximal work capacity of elite athletes through aerobic and anaerobic contributions to exercise. As part of my research I worked directly alongside the head coach of the Australian Team, providing sport science support in areas of physiology, biomechanics and performance analysis.
Jason Bartram
Doctor of Philosophy
Jason Bartram
Doctor of Philosophy
Head Coach of the Australian Women's Track Cycling Endurance Team
My PhD is investigating the ways in which the culture and practices can foster students’ sense of belonging as a foundation for their engagement in learning. This experience has exposed me to more learning experiences than I ever anticipated and I am very grateful for that.
Megan Curry
Doctor of Philosophy
Megan Curry
Doctor of Philosophy
Probably my favourite experience during my PhD program, was travelling to London and doing a six month internship with business and news broadcaster, CNBC. I was also given other opportunities to travel, to present at conferences and deliver seminars to the Institute's corporate sponsors. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to have grown and expanded my professional skill set whilst...
Dr Cathy Nguyen
PhD graduate
Dr Cathy Nguyen
PhD graduate
Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science
Watch our PhD students communicate their research in just three minutes, competing for a chance to represent UniSA in the Asia-Pacific 3MT Competition. This could be you!
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Fields.
100% OF OUR ASSESSED RESEARCH RATED AT OR ABOVE WORLD-CLASS
2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research.
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Discover opportunities to work side-by-side with talented PhD students and shape our research outcomes. Sponsor a research project, supervise a PhD student or co-create a project.
Follow our step-by-step guide as you prepare your application to maximise your chance of success.
Research Degree Admissions
p: +61 8 8302 5880
e: research.degrees@unisa.edu.au
Location
Level 2, 101 Currie Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Australia
Postal address
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Adelaide SA 5001
Australia
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Australian students
Phone: +61 8 8302 2376
Enquiry: unisa.edu.au/enquiry
International students
Phone: +61 8 9627 4854
Enquiry: unisa.edu.au/international/enquiry